Light Steel Blue is a light, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B0C4DE, which equals rgb(176, 196, 222) in RGB and hsl(214, 41%, 78%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C21 M12 Y0 K13, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B0C4DE - RGB
176, 196, 222 - HSL
214°, 41%, 78% - CMYK
21, 12, 0, 13 - Family
Blue - Tone
Light, moderately saturated
About Light Steel Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.80:1. Its complementary color is #DECAB0.
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Light Steel Blue color codes
| HEX | #B0C4DE |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 196, 222) |
| HSL | hsl(214, 41%, 78%) |
| HSV | 214°, 21%, 87% |
| CMYK | 21%, 12%, 0%, 13% |
| Decimal | 11584734 |
Shades and tints of Light Steel Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2F5FA - 100
#E5EBF4 - 200
#D8E2EF - 300
#CAD8E9 - 400
#BDCEE4 - 500
#B0C4DE - 600
#93A3B9 - 700
#758394 - 800
#58626F - 900
#3B414A - 950
#1D2125
Color harmonies for Light Steel Blue
- Complementary
#DECAB0≈ Very Pale Muted Cinnabar - Analogous −30°
#B0DBDE≈ Light Blue - Analogous +30°
#B3B0DE≈ Very Pale Soft Blue - Triadic +120°
#DEB0C4≈ Very Pale Soft Ruby - Triadic +240°
#C4DEB0≈ Very Pale Muted Clover - Split 150°
#DEB3B0≈ Pale Muted Cinnabar - Split 210°
#DBDEB0≈ Very Pale Muted Lime
Contrast and accessibility of Light Steel Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Steel Blue | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Steel Blue | Aa | 11.80:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Steel Blue
background-color: #B0C4DE;color: #B0C4DE;background-color: rgb(176, 196, 222);background-color: hsl(214, 41%, 78%);:root { --color-light-steel-blue: #B0C4DE; }class="bg-[#B0C4DE]"Colors similar to Light Steel Blue
- Very Pale Soft Sapphire
#B6C6ED - Very Pale Soft Cobalt
#B6C1ED - Pale Muted Azure
#A2C2D7 - Pale Muted Capri
#A2C7D7 - Very Pale Muted Cobalt
#BFC6E3 - Very Pale Muted Royal
#BFC2E3 - Very Pale Muted Blue
#BFBFE3 - Very Pale Muted Sapphire
#BFCAE3 - Pale Muted Cerulean
#A2BDD7 - Very Pale Soft Cornflower
#B6CCED - Pale Dusty Peacock
#AFC5CA - Very Pale Soft Royal
#B6BBED
More blue shades
- Dark Turquoise
#00CED1 - Light Blue
#ADD8E6 - Light Cyan
#E0FFFF - Light Sea Green
#20B2AA - Light Sky Blue
#87CEFA - Light Slate Gray
#778899 - Medium Blue
#0000CD - Medium Purple
#9370DB - Medium Slate Blue
#7B68EE - Medium Turquoise
#48D1CC - Pale Turquoise
#AFEEEE
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Steel Blue?
The HEX code for Light Steel Blue is #B0C4DE.
What is the RGB value of Light Steel Blue?
Light Steel Blue has an RGB value of 176, 196, 222 (rgb(176, 196, 222)). In HSL it is 214°, 41%, 78%.
What text color should I use on Light Steel Blue?
Use black text on Light Steel Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and black text has 11.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Steel Blue?
The complementary color of Light Steel Blue is #DECAB0. Analogous colors #B0DBDE and #B3B0DE also pair well.